This writer was engaged in a very spirited discussion with a black female about why she absolutely refused to go see Nate Parker’s Birth of a Nation under any circumstances. This particular woman found Parker’s account of the alleged rape at Penn State distasteful, his apology insufficient and generally doesn’t believe that he and his […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Penn State said Monday it is paying $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky (pictured). RELATED:Read NewsOne’s Coverage of Jerry Sandusky Case[1] The school said 23 deals are fully signed and three are agreements in principle, but it did not disclose the names of the recipients. The school faces six other claims, and the university says it believes some of those do not have merit while others may produce settlements. University president Rodney Erickson issued a statement calling the announcement a step forward for victims and the school. “We cannot undo what has been done, but we can and must do everything possible to learn from this and ensure it never happens again at Penn State,” said Erickson, who announced the day Sandusky was convicted in June 2012 that Penn State was determined to compensate his victims. The settlements have been unfolding since mid-August, when attorneys for ...
